This weekend's events embrace history, cheese and all manner of brews

FRIDAY: Benchmark releases its new Belgian-style tripel, Feisty Fleur. It's brewed to mark the first anniversary of Brother's Provisions -- and the folks from BP will be there. The tasting room opens at noon.

SATURDAY: Beer in the library? Well, yes -- as a subject of a talk in the Winn Room of the Coronado Library. At 2 p.m., Gabe Selak of the San Diego History Center will pour out his views on "History on Tap: Celebrating San Diego's Brew Culture."

SUNDAY: In the mood for a Sunday drive? Consider trek up to Julian's newest brewery, Nickel Beer, open from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Note: "Nickel" refers to owner/brwer Tom Nickel, not -- alas! -- the price of his pints.